📋 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Demo Video
- Tech Stack
- Features
- Screenshots
- Installation
- Developer Notes
- Contributing
- License
- Copyright
✨ Tic Tac Toe is a polished Windows desktop application built with VB .NET and Windows Forms to bring the timeless 3×3 grid game to your PC. It offers both Human‑vs‑Human and Human‑vs‑Computer modes, with randomized turn order and dynamic player‑color assignment for a fresh experience every game. The intuitive button‑based interface makes moves quick and error‑proof, while built‑in win/draw detection and seamless restart/back controls keep gameplay flowing. Packaged in a one‑click installer that bundles the executable, configuration, and image assets, Tic Tac Toe delivers effortless setup and endless fun.
▶️ Click the thumbnail above to watch the full Tic Tac Toe demo on YouTube.
📘 This demo video provides a complete walkthrough of Tic Tac Toe, covering game launch, mode selection (Human vs Human & Human vs Computer), player name entry, randomized turn order and colors, in‑game play with win/draw detection, and using the Restart and Back controls. If you’re new to the project or need a quick overview, please watch this video before installing.
- Language: Visual Basic .NET
- UI Framework: Windows Forms .NET Framework 4.8
- IDE: Visual Studio 2017+
- Installer: Inno Setup (
TicTacToe_Installer.iss)
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🎮 Two Play Modes
- Human vs Human: Pass‑and‑play mode for two local players
- Human vs Computer: Uses simple random number logic to select from available cells
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🔀 Randomized Experience
- Randomized starting player each new game
- Dynamic assignment of X/O colors per player
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🔲 Interactive 3×3 Grid
- Buttons disable after selection to prevent duplicate moves
- Automatic win/draw detection with immediate pop‑up messages
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🔄 Game Controls
- Restart: Clears board, re‑randomizes turn and colors
- Back: Returns to the mode selection menu
- Exit: Closes the application cleanly
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📦 Seamless Deployment
- One‑click installer bundles the EXE, config, assets, and shortcuts
Below are complete interface screenshots from the Tic Tac Toe application, covering all key screens and interactions — including splash screen, home menu, player setup, gameplay in both modes, win/draw detection, and navigation controls.
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🖼️ This gallery includes all major screens and game workflows for full visual context.
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Download the Installer
GrabTicTacToe_Setup.exefrom the Releases page. -
Run the Installer
Double-clickTicTacToe_Setup.exeand follow the prompts. It installs the game, creates Desktop/Start Menu shortcuts, and requires no further setup. -
Play the Game
Launch from your shortcut, select a mode, and enjoy!
💡 No additional frameworks or manual configuration required.
Contributors and curious developers can find more details here:
- Solution & Project:
Tic Tac Toe.slnandTic Tac Toe.vbprojtarget .NET Framework 4.x - Key Code Files:
SplashScreen.vb– Startup animationHomeForm.vb– Mode selection & name inputPlayForm.vb– Game logic, AI, win/draw detectionVariableModule.vb– Shared player names and flags
- Installer: Open
TicTacToe_Installer.issin Inno Setup Compiler to rebuild the setup
⚠️ End users do not need this section. This information is intended for developers who wish to explore the source code, understand the game flow, or rebuild the setup installer manually.
Contributions are welcome!
If you'd like to improve this Tic Tac Toe game, fix bugs, or add new features:
- Fork the repository
- Create a new branch for your changes
- Submit a pull request with a clear explanation
You can also open issues for suggestions or questions.
Thank you for supporting simple and fun open-source projects!
This project is licensed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 License.
You may use and modify this code for personal or educational purposes—see LICENSE for full details.
© 2025 Prashanth Kumar G. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized commercial use or redistribution is prohibited without prior written consent.